Off-to-College Checklist

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Off-to-College Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation.

To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive. It might also make sense to pack for one season at a time and switch items when you go home during breaks.

Room Needs/Storage

Bedside lamp Alarm clock/clock radio Mini trash can Storage bins Under-the-bed storage trays Desk lamp Fan Drying rack for laundry Bulletin board and pushpins Dry-erase wall calendar/board Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench) Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)

Linens/Laundry Supplies

Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with college for size needed -- some college twin beds are extra long.)

Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face) Pillows (2) Mattress pad (check with college for size needed) Blankets (2) Comforter/bedspread Clothes hangers Laundry bag/basket Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover Lint brush Mini sewing kit

Office/Desk Supplies

Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives Stapler and staples Printer paper (if you decide to bring a printer) Pens and pencils Pencil holder and sharpener Notebooks Folder with pockets Labels of various sizes

 3 ? 5 index cards Sticky notes Paper clips and binder clips Rubber bands Tape Scissors Highlighter pens (multiple colors) Ruler Stackable desk trays (at least 4) Stamps and envelopes

Electronics

Laptop (printer is optional; there are usually computer labs where you can print) Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/MP3 player) HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer (check if your room has wireless) Surge protector Extension cords 3-2 prong adapters MP3 player Headphones Camera Cell phone

Shared Items -- Check with roommate(s)

Audio equipment TV and DVD player Coffeemaker/hot pot/microwave, if allowed Small refrigerator (if one isn't provided) Area rug Posters/art

Toiletries

Antacid Aspirin or other pain relievers Vitamins Antidiarrheal medicine Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment Cough drops Shower caddy Shower shoes (flip-flops) Shampoo and conditioner Hairstyling products Bath and face soap Travel soap container(s) Toothpaste and toothbrush Dental floss Comb/brush Tweezers Nail clippers Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron Razor and shaving cream Lotion and/or facial moisturizer Cotton swabs

Clothing

Underwear Socks Pants/jeans Shirts/blouses Sweats Pajamas Slippers and/or flip-flops Sweaters Light/heavy jackets Gloves/scarf/hat (and other foul-weather gear as needed) 1 pair of boots 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes 1 set of business-casual clothes 1 pair of dress shoes 1 swimsuit

Household and Kitchen Items

Paper towels Trash bags Light bulbs All-purpose cleaner Plastic storage bags Food-storage containers Dish soap Wet wipes Tissues Bowl, plate and cup Coffee mug Water bottle Silverware Can/bottle opener

Miscellaneous

Umbrella Backpack Sports equipment

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